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MEG 224P

1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,709 mi
Last recorded75,709 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire 150042,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEG 224P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 75,709 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 75,709 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 8,767 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 8,767 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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MEG 224P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 42,281 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MEG 224P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MEG 224P registered?

MEG 224P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 7 April 1976.

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